Business ties bind Putin to Berlusconi
The Russian president is as much chief executive of Russia Inc as he is a national leader, while for Italy’s prime minister-elect, politics is about doing business, writes Quentin Peel
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Billionaire businessman Silvio Berlusconi has returned to power for a third time after a snap election on April 13 gave his three-party coalition a clear majority and removed from parliament several small parties
Gypsies face uncertain future in Italy
The Roma community is living in fear of attacks by Mafia-backed mobs and possible deportation under a tough anti-immigration policy from Berlusconi’s government
Berlusconi accused over media law
Proposed amendment allegedly anti-competitive
Italy to restart nuclear power building
Move fits pattern across Europe
Fires and protests greet cabinet in Naples
Residents hope Berlusconi solves garbage crisis
Berlusconi brings long-time allies into cabinet
Giulio Tremonti returns as finance minister
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